Foods to avoid - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

lbb87 · 08-08-2007, 11:24 PM

Is there a website that provides a list of foods to avoid? I have a small list that came from some heartburn foundation but there's a lot of popular/common foods it doesn't list.

I'm particularly interested in Jello gelatin, Jello pudding, soy milk, soy burgers, veggie burgers, soups, and cool whip. And why is a baked potato ok but mashed potatoes aren't (I love mashed potatoes)?

Kellir · 08-08-2007, 11:38 PM

I would also love to have a list of foods. Do you have LPR or GERD? I have LPR and it seems that it doesnt matter what I eat, everything aggravates it.

lbb87 · 08-09-2007, 10:53 PM

I was originally diagnosed with GERD in 2000. Since then I think I've developed LPR. I no longer have health insurance and I don't have a job. I'm trying to go to college and it's impossible for me to do that and work at the same time. So I can't afford to go to the doctor.

I just found this list - [url]http://patienteducation.upmc.com/Pdf/GERD.pdf[/url]

Now I just wish I knew if chocolate fudge pudding is bad. I could easily give up chocolate candy if I could still eat my chocolate fudge pudding pies.

Kellir · 08-10-2007, 12:40 AM

Sounds like were in the same boat. I dont have insurance either so I cant go to the doc and im currently trying to get a job and take GED classes. Its all sooooo frustrating and sressfull =P
Thanks for the links xD

JackieM67 · 08-13-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lbb87

Is there a website that provides a list of foods to avoid? I have a small list that came from some heartburn foundation but there's a lot of popular/common foods it doesn't list.

I'm particularly interested in Jello gelatin, Jello pudding, soy milk, soy burgers, veggie burgers, soups, and cool whip. And why is a baked potato ok but mashed potatoes aren't (I love mashed potatoes)?

It could be if the mashed potatoes are seasoned with butter or margarine, it makes them rich. Rich foods are a problem for people with acid reflux. So if a baked potato is ok, it must mean without any butter. I'm not sure if I would like that, but it would beat not having potatoes I suppose.